Chelsea right-back Reece James is very happy to see countryman Raheem Sterling sign for the club.

The English winger has put pen to paper on a long-term contract after sealing a transfer from Manchester City.

Sterling will be part of a new look attack for manager Thomas Tuchel, after the departure of Romelu Lukaku back to Inter Milan.

Asked about Sterling by the club website, James stated: "He can be quiet and he can be loud as well but he's great to be around and a top guy off the pitch. He will bring good energy.

"On the pitch I don't really need to talk too much about what he does. He's been at the top of the Premier League for the past 10 years and he's won a number of titles so hopefully he can help bring some special moments to us as well."

He added: "It's a very exciting signing. He's not a player that has no experience or hasn't won any trophies. He's scored a number of goals and a number of assists so at the end of the day he's won trophies in one of the biggest leagues in football."

He finished on playing against Sterling: "Playing against him is a nightmare so I'm pretty happy that he's here now and I don't need to play against him anymore!

"The way he plays, he's so small and sharp. He looks small but you don't realise how strong he is. He never stops and is always trying to run in behind and stuff.

"I remember he had a good game in the Champions League final. It was an even battle - he beat me a few times and I won duels a few times as well so it was a tough game between us."